Thursday, December 25, 2008

This study of an onion has been hanging in my studio for a long time now. I decided it was time to post it since I've been busy with family and the holidays and away from my work for a day or two. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!Thanks for visiting.

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

This sleepy cat was nice enough to pose with a Santa's hat. He is all worn out from the decorating and singing in his household and now basks in the glow of Christmas cheer and goodwill!The gallery-wrapped sides are painted so it is ready to hang unframed and the standard 5 x 7 size is easy to frame.Thanks for visiting!

Sunday, December 07, 2008

This beautiful dog was a commission and I really enjoyed painting him and his quirky ears. He has that intelligent and thoughtful gaze of a wonderful companion and friend. If you would like an animal portrait please contact me.

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

This Westie isn't interested in gifts; she would rather investigate, play and maybe get into trouble. I like to paint fanciful images around the holiday season. The sides are painted on gallery-wrap canvas so it is ready to hang unframed if you wish.Thanks for visiting!

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

My giant cactus-flowered Zinnias bloomed in brilliant colors all season and into the fall and I was fascinated by their shapes and hues. I'll definitely plant them again next spring.Thanks for visiting!

Sunday, November 23, 2008

I painted this rooster in a larger size; he's one of my favorite images because of his serious presence and his impressive comb and wattles (flaps hanging underneath his beak). The painting is gallery-wrapped with sides painted, so it's ready to hang unframed if desired. Thanks for looking!

Friday, November 21, 2008

This painting is another one of the small commissioned pieces I did of the dog Sirius. Here she is looking out the door with her favorite toy close at hand. If you would like an animal portrait please contact me.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

This painting is featured on the cover of Animal World USA's November issue and other paintings of mine are included inside the magazine along with a short bio of me. This is a great non-profit organization that shares information and articles about animals of all kinds and their treatment and care. Thanks for visiting!

Friday, November 14, 2008

This painting was a commissioned piece and it's one of a series of four small paintings of Sirius depicting her doing what she loves to do and displaying her unique personality. She's out and about in a winter field in this one. If you would like an animal portrait please contact me.Thanks for stopping by! Visit my gallery.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

This is the time of year to do a painting just for fun. I had some big pumpkins when my cat, Chloe, was a kitten and she loved to climb them and hang on. I got a photo of this once and she posed for the shot. She's sooo spooky. . . not. Thanks for visiting.

Thursday, October 09, 2008

I painted this commissioned piece of a lovely gray Arabian that I had previously painted in a larger format. Horses are sensitive animals to paint and I really enjoy the challenge. If you would like an animal portrait please contact me.Thanks for visiting!

Sunday, October 05, 2008

I had painted this dog and tennis ball image in one of my earlier miniature paintings and here it is again in a 6 x 8. He's swimming in deep water and has such an eager expression. Thanks for visiting!

Sunday, September 14, 2008

This is something else I've been wanting to paint - egg (or eggs), especially brown ones. To be precise, this is a "cage-free" brown egg! I enjoyed painting the details in this one and plan to do more. Thanks for visiting!

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

This rooster painting was inspired by several photos sent to me by a friend who lives on the Hawaiian island of Kauai (Thanks, Pauline!) She says there are roosters, hens and chicks in every imaginable place there - even the Wal-mart parking lot and she feeds them regularly at her home. These guys are so much fun to watch. Thanks for visiting.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

This painting was in keeping with the theme this month of Daily Painters, A Tribute to a Beautiful Earth. I really enjoyed painting a "loose" watercolor landscape while also using pen and ink for definition.Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, June 27, 2008

It's not a summer landscape, but I've been wanting to paint this scene for a long tme and I finally found the time. The tall grasses in the wetland area near where I live turn brilliant shades of yellow and gold in the fall.
Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, June 23, 2008

I painted a couple of pears on the keyboard lid of my antique player piano. I refinished the piano years ago and it still looks good. I'd never do that again though. Hours of sanding and way too many chemicals used to strip off the old finish.

I won't be able to post again for several days this week, but I hope to do so again by this weekend. Thanks for stopping by!

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About Me

I'm a life-long artist and I love to paint animals, nature and the close-up intimacy of still lifes. I've always felt the urge to create. Joining the Daily Painter's group in 2006 has helped me to work consistently on creating art in smaller formats along with my larger paintings. I continue to be challenged to search for what inspires me personally. Thank-you for visiting and I'd like to hear from you! I also paint commissioned pet and animal portraits. For more information send me an e-mail.

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A great way to display petite paintings is in a small display easel. Below is a photo of my painting, "Black-Capped Chick-a-Dee", in a small easel on a table in my entry room. Or if you prefer, you can frame it and hang it on your wall.